Nationally known chef joins area company

FORT MYERS — Norman Love Confections named Chef Frederic Monti chief operating officer.

Monti, who has worked as a pastry chef for three decades, is known for product innovation, systems design and implementation, education and training, according to a release. At Norman Love, Monti will focus on quality, innovation and growth in culinary operations, hiring, training and staff education.

“Chef Monti is one of the world's most accomplished and respected chefs, bringing extraordinary skill and knowledge to our company,” says Norman Love, who co-founded the company that bears his name with his wife, Mary, in 2001. Love adds that Monti's presence will allow him to focus on brand growth and accelerating production.